FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, May 21, 2018
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University hosts a variety of sports and cheer camps this summer for young athletes and spirit teams of all abilities. Designed to keep students engaged while school is out, the camps promote team building, self-awareness and leadership.
June and July feature camps for baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, football, softball, tennis, volleyball, cheer and recreational sports.
Tarleton Texan coaches and players will guide campers through drills designed to engage and improve athletic understanding and performance, while instructors sanctioned by the National Cheerleaders Association coach new routines for spirit teams.
In addition, Campus Recreation offers still another cure for summertime blues with weeklong Rec Kidz sessions chock-full of healthy outdoor activities.
Tarleton Sports
Each sport offers multiple camp opportunities as well as day and overnight camps. For more information, visit https://TarletonSports.com/SummerCamps or contact the Tarleton Athletic Office at 254-968-9178.
Baseball
Texan Fundamental Camp
June 4-5
Ages 6-13
Cost $75
Basketball (Men’s)
Texan Day Camp
June 25-27
Grades 4-12
Cost $150 ($100 deposit)
Texan Elite Camp
July 8-11Grades 4-12
Cost $150 commuters ($100 deposit), $325 overnight campers ($100 deposit)
Texan Mini Camp
July 23-25 Grades K-3
Cost $75 ($60 deposit)
Basketball (Women’s)
Day Camp
June 11-13
Grades K-6
Cost $130 ($50 deposit)
Team Camp
July 5-7
High school JV and varsity teams
Cost $650 per team ($200 deposit) + $50 per camper dorm fee
Fundamentals Camp
July 15-18
Grades 4-12
Cost $225 commuter, $325 overnight
Football
Little Texan Camp
May 30- June 1
Ages 5-12
Cost $100
Mini Camp
June 9
High school juniors and seniors
Cost $30
Mini Camp II
July 21
High school juniors and seniors
$30
High School Elite Camp
June 19-21
Grades 8-12
Cost $150 commuter, $275 overnight
Softball
June 19-21
Grades 6-12
Cost $250 commuter, $350 overnight
Volleyball
Fundamental Camp 1
June 14-16
Grades 5-12
Cost $175 commuters, $300 overnight
Fundamental Camp 2
July 19-21
Grades 5-12
Cost $175 commuters, $300 overnight
Team Camp
July 12-14
High school JV and varsity teams
Cost $600 per team + $50 per camper dorm fee
NCA Cheer Camp
One of the most exciting and intensive cheerleading activities, this camp — sanctioned by the National Cheerleaders Association — sets the tone for the entire year. From spirit building activities to physical training, cheer camp is a memorable experience allowing squads to work on new skills, routines and team building. Visit https://www.tarleton.edu/summercamps/cheer.html to register.
Cheer 1 June 4 – 7, Open
Cheer 2 June 11 -14, 3A & Under
Cheer 3 June 18 -21, 3A & Under
Cheer 4 June 25 – 28, Open
Cost: Resident $340
Resident coach/sponsor $280
Commuter $260
Commuter coach/sponsor $190
Campus Recreation
The REC Kidz Camp provides children ages 6 to 12 an opportunity to develop fitness, nutritional, athletic, interpersonal and analytical skills. Activities help campers become more independent, enhance self-confidence and develop mind and body in a fun and safe learning environment.
Campers will participate in a wide variety of cooperative activities, including capture the flag, dodgeball, wall climbing, swimming, kayaking, crafting and outdoor skills.
For more information, email recsports@tarleton.edu.
Rec Kidz Camp
Ages 6-12
Session 1 – July 9-13
Session 2 – July 16-20
Session 3 – July 23-27
Cost: $100 per session
Tarleton, founding member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven educational experience, marked by academic innovation and a dedication to transform today’s scholars into tomorrow’s leaders. Offering degree programs in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and online to more than 13,000 students, Tarleton engages with communities through real-world learning experiences to address societal needs while maintaining its core values of integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence and service.
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Contact: Phil Riddle, News and Information Specialist
817-484-4415
priddle@tarleton.edu
